The Wolf Bay Wreck

Peacefully resting in the quiet waters of Wolf Bay, just
South of the Magnusson
Park boat launch, is a picturesque wood-hulled wreck.
The single screw vessel still has the spokes of its wood
steering wheel attached to helm with a few engine gauges
nearby. The bent and battered propeller can be found
just forward of the rudder, proof that a careless helmsman
ran this once dashing yacht into shallow waters.

The wood handrails along the forward deck look
hand-carved and remind divers of the fine craftsmanship that
once graced the old wood steamers that are found scattered
along the bottom of Lake Washington.

Judging from the location of the wreck, it was likely
anchored in Wolf Bay and sank due to neglect many, many
years ago. This makes a very nice dive for
recreational divers getting their first taste of diving the
many wrecks throughout Lake Washington. The majority
of the really impressive wrecks are fairly deep and fairly
dark, lying in the murky waters in the middle of lake.

The easy access to this site from Magnusson Park should
make it a favorite for local divers.